Nutrition

Question 1

What is nutrition?

Answer 1

Nutrition is the science of how the body uses food for development, growth, repair, and maintenance.

Question 2

What are common influences on your eating habits?

Answer 2

Schedule
Time
Stress
Finances

Question 3

What are the six major nutrients?

Answer 3

1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Fats/Lipids
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Water

Question 4

What percentage of the body is made of water?

Answer 4

80%

Question 5

What must an organic food be grown without to be considered “organic”?

Answer 5

Without pesticides, hormones, chemicals, herbicides, and fertilizers.

Question 6

What is bulimia?

Answer 6

An eating disorder where you binge and purge when eating.

Question 7

What is anorexia?

Answer 7

An eating disorder that causes self starvation.

Question 8

What are some healthy habits to make?

Answer 8

Excercise
Keep bones nice and strong
Strong immune system
Eat well
Maintain a good body weight

Question 9

Name 3 kinds of carbohydrates.

Answer 9

1. Dietary Fiber
2. Complex Carbohydrates
3. Simple Sugars

Question 10

What are cariogenic foods?

Answer 10

Any food that contains sugar or carbohydrates that can be metabolized by bacteria in plaque - this can produce or promote dental decay.